Children and Young People

The Story of Benedict XVI for Young People

By Claire Jordan Mohan.

Children need to know their new Pope not only as a great man of God but as he was, a child and a teenager like themselves. Growing up in Germany was for Joseph Ratzinger both a peaceful and a dangerous time. He had the inner peace and stability of a devout Catholic family life, but all around this family the evils of Nazism and World War II raged. The family lived under this threat and had to struggle to remain Catholic in an anti-Catholic state. In the midst of this, Joseph found his vocation and suffered persecution because of his decision to become a Catholic priest. Contains quotations from Benedict XVI, chronology, and glossary.

(Item 3230, 80 pp. Softcover Illustrated)

Price $9.95

The Way of the Cross:
A Story of Padre Pio

By Claire Jordan Mohan.

A great way of introducing children to this great saint of the 20th century. Francis Forgione was a special child indeed—even his young life was surrounded by miracles. but like any boy, he loved to wrestle with his chums and was not above playing mischievous pranks on his sisters. Read how young Francis found God’s plan for him and followed his dream. Learn how he became a priest known to the whole world for the wounds of the Passion of Christ imprinted on his body, and how his humor, joy, and compassion for souls shone out in the midst of his constant suffering. A happy story of a contemporary saint. While supplies last. (Sorry no retail discount)

(Item 3236, 61 pp. Softcover Illustrated)

Price $8.95

The Young Life of Pope John Paul II

By Claire Jordan Mohan

Follow Karol Wojtyla’s boyhood and young manhood as he plays soccer, goes to school, skis in his beloved Polish mountains, discovers his talents in acting, and wonders about God’s plan for his life. Feel his sadness on the deaths of his mother, brother and father. Discover with him the wonder of his priestly vocation. Sensitively written, this story will be a treasured gift for children and anyone who loved the late Holy Father. Lifelike dialog and beautiful pen-and-ink illustrations make the boy Karol, known as “Lolek,” come to life. Includes quotations from our beloved Pope, chronology, glossary, index and a map of Poland.

(Item 3228, 64 pp. Softcover)

1-9: $8.95ea
10-24: $6.49ea
25-49: $5.95ea
5099: $5.49ea

The Sacrament of Confirmation

By the Dominicans in Bologna, Italy, and the Institute of St. Clement I, Pope and Martyr.

Preface by Cardinal Saraiva Martins; foreword by Archbishop John Myers of Newark. This volume, beautifully illustrated in full color, explains in question and answer format:
• the sacrament itself, its rite and meaning
• its effects in the recipient
• the virtues and gifts of the Holy Spirit
• each article of the Creed which the confirmand professes
• the role of Confirmation in the lives of the martyrs and saints, including St. Benedict, St. Dominic, St. Francis, St. Maria Goretti, Bl. Mother Teresa, St. Gianna Molla, and others.
An excellent and much-needed preparation for the sacrament!

(Item 3100, 107 pp. Softcover)

1-9  – $9.95ea
10-24 – $7.95ea
25-49 – $7.49ea
50-99 – $6.95ea
100+ – $4.95ea

God's Plan for You: Life, Love, Marriage and Sex

By David Hajduk

David Hajduk, who has over 15 years’ experience in religious education and youth ministry. David makes John Paul II’s theology of the body accessible to teenagers, answering their questions about life, relationships, and sexuality with John Paul II‘s magnificent vision of the human person!

“David takes the beautiful teachings of our Church and the words of Pope John Paul the Great and puts them in terms that all can understand. This book beautifully weaves together God’s great design for life, love, marriage and sex. I appreciated the fact that David always refers back to Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church as the basis for each of his points.... A great resource which I can use with the campus ministry program that my wife and I lead in our home town.” –Tony Melendez, composer and musician

This book boldly and lovingly lays out God’s truth. Each short chapter contains insight from God’s Word, wisdom from Pope John Paul II, reflection questions for everyday life, and suggested reading from the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

(Item 3268, 224 pp. Illustrated Softcover)

Price $16.95

The Little Catechism on the Eucharist

By Fr. Roberto Coggi, O.P. and the Institute of St. Clement I, Pope and Martyr, Rome.

Written as an ABC’s of the faith for young people, this attractive and much-needed book Contains three parts:
    1) basic truths of the faith and Eucharistic doctrine (in question-and-answer format), including the Church’s teaching authority, the promise of the Eucharist, transubstantiation, the parts of the Mass, and how to receive Communion reverently and worthily;
    2) stories of Eucharistic miracles (Lanciano, the miracles of St. Anthony of Padua and St. Clare, miraculous healings in Lourdes, and 10 more);
    3) stories of Eucharistic saints (St. Tarcisius, St. John Neumann, St. Padre Pio, the children of Fatima, St. Katharine Drexel, and 11 others).
    By Fr. Roberto Coggi, O.P., and the Institute of St. Clement I, Pope and Martyr, Rome. Highly praised by many cardinals and bishops! Preface by Cardinal J. Francis Stafford; foreword by Cardinal Francis George, OMI.

(Item 3097, 109 pp. Softcover)

1 – 9: $9.95
10 – 24: $7.95
25 – 49: $7.49
50 – 99: $6.95
100 or more: $4.95ea

Catechetical Posters from Little Catechism on the Eucharist

Poster: The Consecration

11 x 17” on coated cover stock. Picture from p. 37 of the Little Catechism on the Eucharist. Great for classroom.

(Item 2529)

Price $3.00ea

Catechetical Posters from Little Catechism on the Eucharist

Poster: Transubstantiation

11 x 17” on coated cover stock. Picture from p. 37 of the Little Catechism on the Eucharist. Great for classroom.

(Item 2530)

Price $3.00ea

Juanita and Our Lady of the Angels

By Elizabeth Loch

English/Spanish text. Delightful true story of how Our Lady came to visit a little Indian girl and stayed on as the beloved Queen of the Costa Rican people! Colorful paintings and actual photos of the shrine; map and glossary of Latin American Madonnas.

(Item 3090, 40 pp. Softcover)

Price: $7.95

Angels on High

By Celina Sarweh

By Celina Sarweh. Simple Church teachings on the angels, brilliantly colored art inspired by Byzantine masterpieces. Addition al material for the adults from the Fathers of the Church and Church documents. Delightful resource for children.

(Item 3091, 36 pp. Softcover)

Price: $7.95

Truth Was There Star

By Sr. Mary Jean Dorcy, O.P.

First published in 1947. Meet the “Princess of the Crown of Thorns,” the “Little Scholar of Our Lady,” and eight other Dominican saints, including Blessed Imelda and St. Thomas Aquinas. Delightful reading! 15 inspired silhouettes.

(Item 3008, 124 pp. Softcover)

Price: $8.00

Our Lady's Feasts

By Sr. Mary Jean Dorcy, O.P.

First published in 1945. “For artist’s brush can never trace/ the beauty, Mother, of thy face; And if on earth ’tis fair to see, /O what must it in heaven be?” Explains, with exquisite silhouettes and loving reflections, ten feasts of our beloved Mother in Heaven.
Grade 6-adult.

(Item 3009, 100 pp. Softcover)

Price: $8.00

The Preborn Christ
A Story of God in the Womb

By Patrick A. O'Donnell

O’Donnell, John D. McCarthy and Susan Andrews Brindle. A deeply moving story which chronicles Jesus’ first nine months on earth. A little boy named Jeremiah meets Jesus the Messiah growing in the womb of His Mother Mary. The little boy watches the development of Jesus’ sacred Body and learns about the sacrifice of the true Lamb of God on the Cross. Reverently and tactfully, The Preborn Christ teaches the sacredness of each and every human life from the moment of conception on wards. Ideal for families and pregnancy aid centers.
English/Spanish Text!

(Item 3077, 64 pp. Softcover)

Price: $14.95

Paper Dolls

St Therese and Her Family

Contains 14 beautiful dolls (about 10" high) based on photographs of Therese, her family, her uncle, aunt and cousins, and even Therese’s dog, Tom. Forty-six authentic costumes include little girls’ dresses, feast day outfits, traveling dresses, wedding gowns and religious habits for all 5 of the girls. English/French story and captions.

(Item 2400)

Price: $10.95

St. Joan of Arc

Colorful dolls and authentic period costumes recreate the battles, suffering and triumph of this warrior saint. See St. Joan of Arc spinning, praying, carrying her banner into battle, imprisoned, crowned in glory. Dolls include Joan’s family, the Dauphin, soldiers, and Joan’s three heavenly helpers: St. Catherine, St. Margaret, and St. Michael the Archangel. Captions and 2-page story in English and French.

(Item 2402)

Price: $10.95

Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha

Book contains 20 dolls (about 10" tall) of Kateri as a child and as an adult, her family, her Christian friends and the Blackrobes. Includes colorful outfits for all the dolls; Kateri’s show her performing her various works of charity. Boys will enjoy playing with the Blackrobes, braves, and native altar boys. English/French story and captions. Softcover.

(Item 2401)

Price: $10.95

Precious Life Books

The Little Caterpillar That Finds Jesus:
A Parable of the Eucharist

La Orugutia que Encuentra a Jesus
Una Parabola Acerca de la Eucaristia

On a beautiful, sunny spring morning, the little caterpillar goes for a nap wrapped in the soft petals of her favorite flower. To her dismay, the flower is picked—with her inside it—for the parish’s First Communion celebration. Thus begin an adventurous journey into the church. Lost and terrified in a strange world unlike her flowery garden, the little caterpillar makes an astounding discovery which fills her with love and awe and completely transforms her, changing her life forever. Your child’s life will be changed, too, after reading or hearing this amazing story! Explains the Mass, the Real Presence, and Eucharistic Adoration. This loving little parable has brought adults and children back to the sacraments! English/Spanish text.

(Item 3060, 71 pp. Softcover - Story Book)
(Item 3061, 24 pp. Softcover - Coloring Book)

The Little Turtledove Finds His Mate

The little butterfly introduces the lonely dove Tobias to her friend Jesus, and Tobias patiently waits until God sends him a beautiful mate, Callina. Teaches about Christian love and marriage.

(Item 3057, 46 pp. Softcover)

Price $14.95

Victor Finds His Vocation

A story of Holy Orders. The selfish, grumpy cricket Victor accidentally gets trapped in the suitcase of a newly ordained priest, thus embarking on many adventures which change his outlook on life.

(Item 3059, 72 pp. Softcover)

Price $14.95

The Butterfly's Last Journey

The Butterfly’s Last Journey The lonely, angry little mouse Albert runs away from home and gets into terrible trouble. Rescued by the butterfly, he watches Grampa find peace in receiving the Sacrament of the Sick. But can Albert find hope and healing?

(Item 3065, 72 pp. Softcover)

Price $14.95

The Little Creatures Crusade

The evil lizard Beilza terrifies the forest animals until they learn about the gifts of the Holy Spirit. A charming tale of the classic struggle between good and evil, this book focuses on Confirmation.

(Item 3058, 56 pp. Softcover)

Price $14.95

The Fish in the Fountain

Phillip, the joyous little fish, and his butterfly friend witness a child’s Baptism and learn about this great sacrament. God’s love for every person, regardless of outward appearances, is emphasized.

(Item 3056, 56 pp. Softcover)

Price $14.95

The Butterfly That Found Her Way Home

A story of forgiveness. The butterfly breaks her promise and wanders from Jesus, but is received back with love. A parable of the Sacrament of Penance.

(Item 3051, 52 pp. Softcover)
(Item 3062, 24 pp. Coloringbook)

My Guardian Dear

Stories of the Faith Series

Three children see an angel who takes them back in time to visit saints who were close to their guardian angels.

(Item 3054, 66 pp. Softcover)

Price $14.95

Children's Stations of the Cross

Stories of the Faith Series

Children’s Stations of the Cross Two young Irish boys make the Stations with Grampa, who learns the value of suffering united to Jesus’ sacrifice. Each Station is illustrated and has simple traditional prayers suitable for children.

(Item 3055, 56 pp. Softcover)

Price $14.95

Lovely Lady Dressed in Blue

Stories of the Faith Series

Three children on a horseback adventure through the woods learn about Our Lady, St. Dominic, the Rosary and the power of prayer to protect the preborn.

(Item 3052, 60 pp. Softcover)

Price $14.95

Fr. Phillip Tells a Ghost Story

Stories of the Faith Series

Gives children the right perspective on Halloween. Eight lively children hear true stories of the Souls in Purgatory and the Mercy of God.

(Item 3053, 64 pp. Softcover)

Price $14.95

The Most Beautiful Thing in the World

La Cosa mas Bella del Mundo
La Chose la Plus Belle dans le Monde

English/Spanish/French text. An adaptation of one of the riginal Angel Food stories by Fr. Brennan. The youngest angel in Heaven is sent on a quest to find the most beautiful thing on earth. A red rose? Birds and butterflies? Puppies and kit tens? A beautiful baby? No, each time the other angels send him back to earth to keep looking. Finally the angel visits the church and finds a surprising answer. Illustrated with full-page colorful pictures and borders, this simple story shows the importance of sorrow for sin. A delightful tale suitable for small children preschool through the early grades. Includes the act of contrition in English, Spanish and French.

(Item 3078, 56 pp. Softcover)

Price: $14.95